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Fiorentina had been trying to sign Remi Oudin from French side Reims but have turned their attention elsewhere in the past few hours with Ghezzal and one-time City target Hatem Ben Arfa on their radar.

Ghezzal is one of a few players who could leave City on Monday, with Fousseni Diabate also surplus to requirements. The club could also loan out youngsters to League One or League Two clubs, with the third and fourth tier windows closing at 5pm.